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How many syllables in “commemorating”?

5

syllables in "commemorating"

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Word details

Syllables

5

com · me · mo · ra · ting

Letters

13

c · o · m · m · e · m · o · r · a · t · i · n · g

Scrabble

22

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
m3
m3
e1
m3
o1
r1
a1
t1
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “commemorating

The word commemorating contains 5 syllables, divided as com · me · mo · ra · ting. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "commemorating" have?

"commemorating" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "commemorating" into syllables?

"commemorating" is divided into syllables as: com · me · mo · ra · ting.

What is the Scrabble score for "commemorating"?

The Scrabble score for "commemorating" is 22 points.

Using “commemorating” in writing

"commemorating" (com · me · mo · ra · ting) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, commemorating is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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